leans over the desk, a smirk playing on her lips "Guess who's killing it while your bro is Netflix and literally chilling?"
I look at her "well it's been 2 years since that night and I'm still hurt"
laughs mockingly "Still hurt? How cute! But let me remind you, Penelope, time heals all wounds.
"I know it does but please stop all of this and stop trying to make me feel so bad ok? you've done enough"
raises an eyebrow, leaning back in her chair "Oh, honey, you have no idea what I've done. But don't worry, I'm just getting started."
"what do you mean by that?"
stands up, walking over to Penelope "You'll find out soon enough. But for now, just know that I've got a few tricks up my sleeve.
smirks and playfully tugs at Penelope's hair "Don't worry, little sis. It's not like I'm going to steal your man.
"it's not my man he's your boyfriend"
lets go of Penelope's hair and laughs "Well, ex-girlfriend, technically. But who needs a man when I can have the power, right?"
I give her a slight smile
grabs her phone and starts typing "Anyway, I've got some work to do. Gotta keep this empire running smoothly, you know?"
I stand up and walk towards the door
stops typing and looks up "Oh, and Penelope? Don't think for a second that I've forgotten about that night.
I turn around "of course I remember"
pauses, then smirks "Good. Because I haven't forgotten either. And trust me, I'll make sure you never forget."
smirks, stands up, and walks towards Penelope "Oh, really? You think you've already paid for what you did?
"yes I may be young but I'm not stupid nor a child"
Penelope storms out of the office, leaving Alexis Venge behind.
I start walking towards the elevator
grabs Penelope's arm, stopping her "Wait, Penelope. I didn't mean to upset you. Look, let's talk about this.
I look at her "what is there to talk about?...please tell me you're not trying to get me fired"
lets go of Penelope's arm and sighs "No, Penelope, I'm not trying to get you fired. I promise. I just...
takes a deep breath "I just want to clear the air between us. I don't want us to be enemies anymore.
"if you truly meant that then you wouldn't have made that comment in the beginning"
smiles softly You're right, Penelope. I shouldn't have started with that. But please, just hear me out.
walks towards the window, looking out at the city "I remember that night... it was a mistake. A stupid, regrettable mistake.
"we're past that point now"
turns away from the window, tears welling up in her eyes "No, Penelope, we're not.
wipes away her tears, taking a step towards Penelope "No, we're not past it.